Facebook users test downvote feature | Fb Users Test Update

Facebook users test downvote feature | Fb Users Test Update

Facebook is testing a new feature on some users that allows them to criticize comments via downvotes.For many years, Facebook users had wished that the social network in addition to the typical Like with a thumbs up also introduces a Dislike – so far in vain.

But for some time there is the possibility to respond to posts other than just a like and to use, for example, a sad, laughing or angry emoji.

Now Facebook seems to be working on a new feature that comes very close to a Dislike, but probably only for comments.

Downvote for comments

Here, under the comments of some users now appears on a “downvote” button. With one click, users can mark and hide the comment as misleading, harassing or non-related.

Contrary to the procedure on other websites such as Reddit or Imgur, where there are up- and downvotes for a long time and are rated +1 and -1, there will probably be no indication of a total value on Facebook.

Next no dislike button

The Verge has been in demand on Facebook and received the confirmation that there will continue to be no Disklike button and you do not even such a test. But look at a feature that allows users to provide feedback on comments on publicly-viewable posts.

The test takes place but only a few people in the US. Which goal Facebook pursues with a Downvote possibility, is however unclear. The Verge suspected that the feature could be part of the changes that Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg had announced.

In the future, users should see more “meaningful” content and fewer posts from companies or advertising. A comment that is displayed by many users as misleading or unrelated to the topic may not be displayed to other users.